Cavaliers to Hold Auditions for Public Address Announcer and In-Arena Host for 2005-06 Season on Wednesday, July 20th

CLEVELAND, June 30 – Auditions for two high-profile positions on the Cavaliers in-game presentation staff will be held on Wednesday, July 20th at St. Edward High School in Lakewood. The team is looking for a Public Address Announcer whose duties will include announcing starting line-ups, all game action, public address announcements, contests and more. The second position is that of In-Arena Host to emcee the many on-court and in-arena activities that take place during Cavaliers games.

The public address announcer will be the main voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers while in the arena. The announcer and in-arena host will work closely together and be a key part of the Cavaliers exciting game night experience.

Qualifications for Cavaliers Public Address Announcer:

Strong vocal talent

Spontaneous and quick witted

Unique and definitive personality

Must have strong knowledge of NBA basketball; including rules and players, and have the ability to work with NBA referees and statisticians

Must feel comfortable announcing to crowds of over 20,000 on a microphone

Must be able to attend all Cavaliers home games and arrive three hours before game time
During the audition, in addition to an interview, each applicant will announce a simulated Cavaliers game.

The In-Arena Host’s duties will include hosting a pre-game show that will be broadcast in-arena, hosting all on-court contests held during timeouts, conducting one-on-one interviews with fans in the arena and more.

Qualifications for Cavaliers In-Arena Host:

Charismatic personality and a great sense of humor; contagious personality

Dynamic and unique presentation style

Spontaneous and quick witted

Energetic and at ease with a crowd

Must be able to attend all Cavaliers home games and arrive three hours prior to game time.

Auditions for in-arena host will include an interview and a mock game where each applicant will host an on-court contest simulated from a Cavaliers game.
Those interested in auditioning for the Cavaliers Public Address Announcer or
In-Arena Host should call the game presentation department directly at 216-420-2274. All applicants must have an appointment to audition.